SMIT Sikkim: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

SMIT Sikkim, or Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University, established in 1997. It is a part of the renowned Manipal Group. SMIT is one of India's premier technology and management institutes accredited by NAAC (A+). SMIT offers Engineering, Applied Sciences, Computer Applications, and Management courses. AICTE and UGC have approved all the courses.

• SMIT Sikkim admissions 2023 will be based on the SMET exam. The SMET (Sikkim Manipal Entrance Test) will be held between April 14, 2023, to April 20, 2023.

SMIT College falls in the rank band of (101-150) according to the NIRF Ranking and 201-250 for engineering category colleges. The institute is spread across 35 acres of land and is known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure, including hostels for boys and girls. Around 95% of the students got placed recently. The highest package was recorded as INR 29.25 LPA. Around 30% of scholarships are awarded to meritorious students.

SMIT Sikkim Highlights

Mentioned below are some critical highlights of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Sikkim. 

Year of Establishment	1997
Type of Institute	Public Private (PPP)
Campus Ares	35 acres
Approved by	All India Council for Technical Education [AICTE], University Grants Commission [UGC]
Accreditated by	National Board of Accreditation [NBA] and NAAC(A+)
Infrastructure Facilities	Classrooms, Hostels, Labs, Workshops, Library, etc
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctorate
No. of Faculty	180+
No. of Courses	9
Location	Sikkim

SMIT Sikkim Admission 2023

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim admission process starts with filling out an online application. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on marks scored in various entrance examinations. SMIT admission 2023 information is available on the official website. Admissions 2023 are open for various courses.

SMIT Sikkim offers admission to BTech, BSc, BCA, BBA, MTech, MBA, MCA and MSc courses.

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Eligibility Criteria 

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology offers numerous courses with different eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for a few courses are listed below.

BTech Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates should have passed (10+2) or equivalent with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry or Computer Science, Biotechnology, or Biology with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC) marks in aggregate.
• The students must appear for the SMET test.

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MTech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in any branch of Engineering/ MSc in Electronics/Computer Science/ Information/Technology/Physics/Mathematics/ Statistics or MCA, with a minimum of 55% (50% marks for SC/ST/OBC) marks or equivalent CGPA.
• The students must appear for the SMET test or have a valid GATE score.

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MBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidates must have passed Graduation (with 50%) or Postgraduation from a recgonised board/university.
• The candidates must appear for the SMET exam.

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SMIT Sikkim Admission Dates 2023

The major admission dates for prominent courses of SMIT are listed below.

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply for B.Tech	April 2023
SMET (Sikkim Manipal Entrance Test)	April 2nd week 2023
Result Publication Date	April 4th week 2023
Counseling/Admission Date	April 4th week 2023
Date of Reporting at SMIT Campus	July 1st week 2023
Last Date to Apply for B.Tech (LEET)	June 2nd week 2023
Counseling and Admission Date	June 2nd week 2023
Date of Reporting at Campus	August 1st week 2023

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Courses

SMIT Sikkim offers courses at various levels, like undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. Details regarding them are given on the official website of the university. Below are the courses the university offers across various disciplines, duration, and eligibility criteria.

Course	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
B.Tech (CE, ME)	4 Years	(10+2) passed with 45% marks
B.Tech (AI&DS, CSE)	4 Years	(10+2) passed with 50% marks
M.Sc	2 Years	B Sc (Gen.Hons.) in relevant subject

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Why Choose Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, established in 1997, has become a premier engineering institute in Sikkim. The institute offers UG, PG and PhD courses in Management, Engineering and Applied Sciences. SMIT Sikkim has a faculty-student ratio of 1:15 and ensures the holistic development of each student. It has had a consistent placement record of over 95% in the past few years, with the highest package recorded being INR 29.25 LPA. SMIT Colloge has completed 52 funded projects worth Rs. 15.40 crores. AICTE, DST, DBT, DIETY, DRDO, ISRO, and many more governmental entities are its sponsors.

The following reasons make Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology a good choice to pursue higher education.

1. Dynamic course curriculum

• SMIT Sikkim follows an up-to-date curriculum curated by faculty from top institutes like IIT, TAPMI and Jadavpur University. The courses are made in a way that allows students to gain skills applicable to the real world. 

2. Modern Infrastructure

• The 5G Internet of Things (IoT), Healthcare Data Analytics, Graphene Back Surface Field Based Low-Cost Silicon Nanowire Solar Cells, and Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems (RS-GIS) are all areas of expertise offered by SMIT.
• The High-Performance Computing facility "PARAM SHAVAK," installed at SMIT in partnership with C-DAC, Pune, is a supercomputer.

3. Research-Oriented Institute

• Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is a research-inclined institute that has provided opportunities to various scholars to publish and carry out their work; the institute has received grants from various top organisations, including DBT, DST, DRDO and AICTE.

SMIT Sikkim Placements

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology has a placement rate of above 95%. SMIT Placement Cell serves as a bridge between businesses and students. It handles all placement-related tasks, including pre-placement instruction, on-campus employment, industry-academic exchanges, etc.

For students in their final year, the department also offers Capability Enhancement Programs, including advice on competitive tests, career growth, and soft skill training. The package details are listed below.

• The highest package offered was INR 29.25 LPA.

SMIT Sikkim Top Recruiters

Top companies, including Fortune 500, visit the SMIT College campus for placements. The top recruiters for SMIT Sikkim are listed below.

Microsoft	Dell	Boston Scientific
Commvault	Providence	Nomura
Docquity	FPL	Cisco

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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Infrastructure 

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim campus is spread across 35 acres. The institute is surrounded by green hills blessed with nature's finest gifts on the banks of river Teesta. SMIT Sikkim hostel can accommodate 3000 students. The additional facilities available are.

• 24/7 electricity
• Wifi
• Water supply.
• Gymnasium
• Sports Facilities
• Yoga Centre
• Library
• Aerobic Centre

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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Ranking 

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is honored by many national and international organizations for its outstanding performance in education and various disciplines. Below is an overview of different organizations' university rankings and achievements in the last few years.

Body	Rank	Year
NIRF Ranking	101-150th	2022
Outlook Icare Ranking	12	2022
India Today(best engineering private colleges)	2nd	2021
CSR-GHRDC (best engineering colleges )	1st	2021

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Scholarships

SMIT Sikkim provides scholarships for various degree courses under the Institute Merit cum Means Scholarship. The scholarships are provided based on financial conditions and merit basis. For example, a 30% concession on course fees is offered for B.Tech candidates having an average PCM percentage of 90 and above. Similarly, a 20% concession is offered for students with a percentage in the 85 to 90% range.

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Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Departments

The various departments available at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology are listed below.

Civil Engineering	Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science	Computer Science and Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering	Information Technology	Mechanical Engineering
Computer Applications	Management Studies	Physics
Chemistry	Mathematics	Centre for Material Science and Nanotechnology

SMIT Sikkim Alumni

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology has a vast alumni network. The alumni have brought multiple laurels to the institute and are global leaders. SMIT College has an alumni association that documents all alumni-related data. Some of the notable alumni are given below.

Notable Alumni	Profession
Paloma Sarkar	Awarded Nancy L. Premo Woman of Distinction Award
Rahul Prasad	Co-founder, Bobble AI
Mehul Chawla	Strategy Head, Honeywell Advanced Materials
Avipsha Thaku	Founder, Bunavat
Gaurav Shukla	PartnerRisk Advisory, Deloitte
Subhajit Mukherjee	Founder, Text Mercato Solutions Private Limited
Monojita Ray	Manager at Apple in Singapore

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Collaboration

SMIT College is a premier engineering college with various international and national institutes. The International collaboration cell has collaborated with various educational institutes to improve research and development at the institute. Some of these include.

Country	Partnering Institute
Romania	University of Arad
South Korea	Baekseouk University
Taiwan	National Chin-Yi University of Technology, National Taipei University if Technology
Italy	Univerrsity of Padova
Poland	Jan Wyżykowski University
Iran	Malayer University
Vietnam	Duy Tan University